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seolyf.com — Independent Dental Local SEO Research
Effective date: January 1, 2026 · Last updated: January 1, 2026
Last updated: January 1, 2026 — If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us.
Who we are
seolyf.com is an independent dental local SEO research blog operated as a sole proprietorship. We publish educational content, original research, and actionable guides on Google Business Profile optimization and local SEO for dental practices in the United States.
We are not a marketing agency and do not sell ongoing SEO services. Our website address is https://seolyf.com.
seolyf.com is an independent publication. We have no obligation to any advertiser or agency, and our editorial content is never influenced by commercial relationships. This Privacy Policy applies to all pages and services available at seolyf.com.
Information we collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit seolyf.com.
Information you provide directly:
- Contact form submissions — your name, email address, practice name (optional), Google Maps URL (optional if requesting a GBP audit), and any message you write.
- Newsletter subscriptions — your email address when you subscribe to the seolyf.com newsletter via Beehiiv or any embedded subscription form.
- GBP audit requests — your name, email, practice name, and Google Maps URL when you request a free Google Business Profile audit.
- Comments — if you leave a comment on any article, we collect the data shown in the comment form, including your name, email address, and website (optional).
Information collected automatically:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, operating system, and device type, collected via Google Analytics 4.
- IP address — your IP address is collected automatically by our web server and by Google Analytics. We do not use IP addresses to identify individual users.
- Cookies — small text files stored in your browser. See Section 4 for full details.
- Log files — standard server log files including IP addresses, browser type, pages accessed, and timestamps.
| Data type | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Name & email | Forms, newsletter | Respond to inquiries, send newsletter |
| Google Maps URL | Audit request form | Conduct GBP audit |
| Usage & analytics | Google Analytics 4 | Understand traffic patterns, improve content |
| IP address | Server & analytics | Security, spam prevention |
| Cookies | Browser | Analytics, preferences |
How we use your information
We use the information we collect strictly for the following purposes:
- To respond to your messages, when you contact us via the contact form or request a GBP audit, we use your name and email to reply to you.
- To deliver the newsletter — if you subscribe, we use your email address to send you the seolyf.com newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
- To conduct GBP audits, we use your practice name and Google Maps URL solely to analyze your Google Business Profile and prepare your audit report.
- To improve our content, aggregated, anonymized analytics data helps us understand which articles are most useful and identify topics to cover.
- To prevent spam and abuse, IP addresses and form data may be used to detect and prevent spam submissions.
- Legal compliance — we may retain or disclose data as required by applicable law or to protect our legal rights.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising. We do not share your email address with any advertiser or partner without your explicit consent.
Cookies and tracking technologies
seolyf.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site and analyze traffic. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) — we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with seolyf.com. Data collected includes pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- WordPress functional cookies — if you leave a comment on an article, WordPress may set cookies to remember your name and email for future comments. These are optional and session-based.
Managing cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of seolyf.com. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or Facebook Pixel on seolyf.com.
Third-party services
seolyf.com uses the following third-party services to operate. Each service has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle data.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | Content management system | automattic.com/privacy |
| Google Analytics 4 | Website traffic analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Beehiiv | Email newsletter delivery | beehiiv.com/privacy |
| Hostinger | Web hosting | hostinger.com/privacy-policy |
| Akismet | Comment spam filtering | akismet.com/privacy |
We do not share your personal data with these services beyond what is necessary for them to perform their functions. We do not permit third-party services to use your data for their own marketing purposes.
Affiliate disclosure
seolyf.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that some links to tools and services mentioned on this website may be affiliate links — if you click on one of these links and make a purchase or sign up, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate programs we participate in may include:
- BrightLocal affiliate program
- Semrush affiliate program
- Whitespark affiliate program
- Hostinger affiliate program
- Other SEO and dental software tools recommended on this blog
Our editorial content is never influenced by affiliate relationships. We only recommend tools and services we have personally evaluated and believe are genuinely useful to dental practices. Affiliate commissions help us maintain and grow seolyf.com as a free, independent resource.
In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, all affiliate relationships are disclosed on the relevant pages and articles. This disclosure satisfies our legal obligation under 16 CFR Part 255.
Data retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
- Contact form data: retained for up to 2 years for reference and follow-up purposes, then permanently deleted.
- Newsletter subscriptions: your email address is retained until you unsubscribe. Upon unsubscription, your email is removed from our active list within 10 business days. Beehiiv may retain suppression records for legal compliance purposes.
- GBP audit data: your name, email, and Google Maps URL submitted for a free GBP audit are retained for up to 1 year to document our case studies. Practice names and identifying information are anonymized before publication.
- Comment data: comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to maintain the continuity of article discussions, unless you request deletion.
- Analytics data: Google Analytics 4 data is retained for 14 months by default (Google’s standard retention period). Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for reporting purposes.
- Server log files: retained for up to 30 days for security purposes, then automatically deleted.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. We respect these rights and will respond to any valid request within 30 days.
Rights available to all users:
- Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal retention requirements.
- Right to withdraw consent: if you have given consent for any processing, you can withdraw it at any time. This does not affect processing that occurred before your withdrawal.
- Right to unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
Additional rights for California residents (CCPA): California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Additional rights for EU/EEA residents (GDPR): You have the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 11.
Children’s privacy
seolyf.com is intended for adult professionals — specifically dental practice owners, office managers, and marketing professionals. Our content is not directed at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete the information as quickly as possible.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we use. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of seolyf.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. If you disagree with any changes, you should discontinue use of seolyf.com and request deletion of your data by contacting us.
We will never use your data in ways that are materially different from what is described in this Privacy Policy without first obtaining your explicit consent.
Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the personal data we hold about you, please reach out to us directly. We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours on business days.
Privacy inquiries — seolyf. Send your privacy request, data deletion request, or any questions about this policy via our contact form